This week Miriam speaks about her failure at Western Exceptionalist Ashkinormativity. Kidding, kind of.

Jews have plenty of existential yearning. This is a moment that Jews in the Diaspora and Holy rollin’ (or not) types here in Israel have cried and actively not cried more than we ever wanted to.

Being a mother in Israel since October 7, 2023 means that we are thinking of how the world will be for our children. Will my little boy drive a tank someday? Will my daughter need to carry a rifle on her back while running errands? Maybe, I hope not.

They are the best generation and I know that with all the pain they may endure, they get all of the benefit of being a Jew. And that works for me.

We will be taking a break for the chaggim to be together as a family and as Am Yisrael.

AM YISRAEL CHAI.

עם ישראל חי

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Shayna and Miriam talk bread, painting, dance parties, and bomb shelters for tiny kids living in Tzfat. Tzfat is the city where Jewish Mysticism has its soul. What it lacks in modern infrastructure and safety for vulnerable populations, it makes up in holiness, love, and a certain scrappiness that gets things done.

Shayna’s Non Profit Sparks to Life has already built 20 bomb shelters in the Tzfat area and is looking to build 15 more. This is where you come in: let’s raise money to make this happen.

You may be wondering, “Miriam, shouldn’t the Government be doing this? Why are you asking us for more money?” and you would be right. Yes, it should be doing this, but it isn’t, so that’s why I’m asking for money. And Shayna at Sparks to Life listens to the needs of the people and finds a way to address them.

Join us for answers to these questions:

* What is an ideal artistic medium for Mothers?

* Is Kukuwa the answer to our wartime agitation?

* How did Sparks to Life get started?

* What do the most vulnerable populations do to prepare for war?

* What happens when the strong in a community leave?

* How does one get 30 three to five year olds to safety when their Gan is a caravan?

* What can we do with all this anger?

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This is a palette cleansing episode in which Miriam speaks into the void, aka talks to herself into a microphone.

A subscriber recently forwarded me an article from Israel Hayom / JNS, Toll of war: Two-thirds of Israeli women report health decline . Part of me says, “Yes. We ARE struggling, thanks for noticing,” and I say that with a “Miriam facetiousness score” of 40/100 (I am still working on the scale, bear with me). It’s easy to see, just talking with friends and interacting with families in my neighborhood.

The article talks about a study performed by the Briah Foundation, which I know very little about, but looks pretty special.

This is Part 2 so put on your big girl pants and get ready for some big feelings. We talk October 7th and moving forward.

If you have just listened to Part 1, Stretch your legs, go tinkle, hydrate, and get ready to ugly cry in 15 second increments with us.

Miriam and Michla talk life in Otef Aza (Gaza Envelope).

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* How do you ask your neighbors how they are without breaking your heart everyday?

* To Gazan Workers: “You guys are GOOD guys, right? You didn’t do the stuff, right?” (?)

* Is resilience really all it's cracked up to be?

* Is the intensity of Jewish Summer Camp necessary for connection?

* IDF: You want the Haredim? YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE HAREDIM.

* Does our anger upset you?

That's okay, push through the bad feeling and we’ll find peace on the other side.

And since this is back to school week in Israel, Michla is raising funds for the Maon / Gan on Moshav Shuva, a private setting for ages 0 - 3 that hopes to fill in a gap that the Municipal government hasn't been able to for residents of Shuva. (TBF, they have been busy since Early Oct 2023.)

Ultimately, this Gan / Maon helps the parents so that they can heal and move forward, while offering gentle support to the most vulnerable group.

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Miriam and Michla talk life in Otef Aza (Gaza Envelope) while solving major problems for the Middle East (You’re welcome). We laugh, we kvetch, and we put one foot in front of the other.

Join us for Answers to these big questions:

* Is privilege so bad?

* Is the Student movement in the USA about chaos or order? And what do we need?

* Is our anger okay? Does it help?

* Why on earth do we laugh so much during war?

* Do you feel connected to Israel? Do you want to?

And since this is back to school week in Israel, Michla is raising funds for the Maon / Gan on Moshav Shuva, a private setting for ages 0 - 3 that hopes to fill in a gap that the Municipal government hasn't been able to do for residents of Shuva. (TBF, they have been busy since Early Oct 2023.)

Ultimately, this Gan / Maon helps the parents so that they can heal and move forward, while offering gentle support to the most vulnerable group.

To give money, send by:

Cashapp: $chaimlichty

Zelle: chaimlichy@gmail.com

You can also reach out to Miriam directly at the socials below for more questions.

This episode is in two parts. The first part is lighter, and the second will be more intense.

When you're ready, Stretch your legs, go tinkle, hydrate, and get ready to ugly cry in 15 second increments with us.

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Miriam speaks with writer Gila Green, who’s upcoming book With a Good Eye is available wherever you buy books in the USA and Canada, and for Israelis on Amazon. We sit in her home in Beit Shemesh to talk books, writing, war, and more.

As much as we discussed during our chat, it is only the tip of the iceberg about What Gila is up to. Please visit Gila’s website https://gilagreenwrites.com to learn more about her past work, current projects, and what’s coming next.

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* Why can’t you heal your mind with your mind?

* Do little kids get more fun when they grow up? [Asking for a friend]

* Should we blame old school journalism for today’s social media algorithm? [Probably not]

* Is News before the internet : News after the internet :: Network news before October 7th : Podcasts after October 7th?

* What does Israeli Unity look like?

* What did Gila have for dinner?!

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This episode is different from our usual interview format because this week, Miriam and her Husband, Olivier Delasalle, chat after a very long day during Hofesh Gadol, also known as the fifteen days between Camp and Gan / Maon. This is the least productive moment of the year and serves as a challenge to each family with little kids in Israel.

To read Olivier’s Civilian Diary on X @ofdelasalle

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* What is hump day? *NO, NOT THAT ONE*

* Is Japanese theater the future of entertainment?

* Why is there such a disconnect between what is said and what actually happens?

* Does Macaroni and Cheese feed your soul?

* What is up with Iran? - ALL your answers here -

* Is global understanding of geopolitics based on what weather map you are used to seeing on TV?

* Why are USA allies doing the truffle shuffle?

* Do Miriam and Olivier have actual Heart Eyes by the end of the recording or are they just half asleep? *WHY NOT BOTH*

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